Jones County Farm Bureau Plans Fall Home Project
Mrs Bernard Cass chairs a Jones County Farm Bureau women’s division meeting to finalize plans for the fall and winter home project program. The session Friday September 3 at Mrs Andy Hoffman’s Martelle home will set dates for homemaker teas in late September and invite all rural women to attend. The full program will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Cass
County Home Project
Jones County Farm Bureau
Andy Hoffman
Martelle
Edgecombe Inspects Demonstration Orchard
S W Edgecombe extension horticulturist from Iowa State College inspected the demonstration orchard at the Reformatory farm on August 8. He notes rapid development and successful budding and grafting but cedar apple rust affects several trees. The rust outbreak statewide is aided by a warm season, with growers reporting similar issues. Edgecombe says effective control is removal of nearby red cedar trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Edgecombe
Iowa State College
Reformatory Farm
Edgecomb
Edgecombe
Rural Electrification Work Advances in Jones County
Three crews under resident engineer J A Tyrand work this week staking lines as the Rural Electrification project moves forward in the county. Chief engineer K R Brown says all materials are ordered with delivery imminent and poles to be set promptly after shipment arrives. Entomologist C J Drake sets Hessian fly free date for Jones county at September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Tyrand
K. R. Brown
Car J. Drake
Jones County
Hessian Fly Control Warns of Summer Increase
Mr Drake reports a rise in Hessian fly across the past summer with the heaviest infestations in the states northeast and into Wisconsin. The key control step is delaying sowing of winter wheat until the fly free date, ensuring no wheat is in the ground during the fall brood egg laying period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Drake
Wisconsin
Farm Bureau Sponsors Rural Youth Shortcourse
Farm Bureau plans a one week county wide shortcourse for rural youth aged about 20 to 30 to gain the latest farming and home making information. Iowa State extension specialists will conduct demonstrations and discussions on chosen subjects. Classes run 9:00 a.m. to 4:90 p.m. daily, with labs and exhibits led by the extension agent. If sufficient interest exists, the Farm Bureau will sponsor the program. interested individuals should contact the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau
Jones County Sets 4-H Push for State Fair
After the county fair, about 15 Jones County 4-H members will travel to the Town state fair to compete in multiple 4-H divisions. State NOES candidates include health and champion titles. The boys and girls team from Jones County will vie in Home Efficiency and related events in Des Moines. Nine 4-H boys will exhibit baby beef calves and depart for Des Moines tonight.
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Jones County
Abso
Anately Health
Theampion
John Rena?dam
Des Moines
Alfalfa Grass Seedings Described as Desirable Additions
Agronomists in Iowa Michigan Illinois and Wisconsin advise farmers to include alfalfa seed with one of the grasses especially brome in fall sowings for hay or pasture. J B Wentz of Iowa State reports timothy and alfalfa mixtures show strong results and brome grass proves resistant and quick to start in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Michigan
Dinois
Wisconsin
Iowa State College
J. B. Wentz
Iowa State
Alfalfa Brome Mixes Boost Pasture and Hay Quality
Farmers explore alfalfa and brome grass or timothy blends for year round forage. Wentz notes high protein, erosion control benefits, reduced cattle bloat with mixed grasses, plus weed suppression. Seeding guidance favors 5-7 pounds brome or 3-5 pounds timothy per 15 pounds alfalfa, with Sept. 1 as target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wentz
Safe shipping prevents losses in livestock marketing
A National Livestock Loss Prevention board survey notes annual losses of 3 million dollars from cattle and calves dying or crippled in transit and 9 million from bruising, totaling 12.09 million. It urges handlers to improve loading, bedding, deck safety, and humane handling along with route and unloading practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live
Alfalfa Drying Limits For Safe Storage
Iowa State agronomist C B Juday warns alfalfa loses 15 to 20 percent moisture after cutting. Standing alfalfa at 35 percent moisture should dry to 18-20 percent before mowing, with 25 percent as a safe upper limit for storage. Excessive drying also harms leaf retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Tuday
Iowa State College Agronomist
Juday
Hog Cholera Outbreaks Reported Across 46 Communities
Eastern Iowa veterinarians warn hog cholera remains the leading swine disease causing about 15 million dollars in annual losses. Dr K W Stouder of Iowa State College Extension urges immediate vaccination as the cheapest protection and advises vigilant monitoring for outbreaks in nearby herds. Dr Erouder supports rapid vaccination to prevent costly losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erouder
Maquoketa Izaak Walton League hosts Wyoming meet
The Maquoketa Izaak Walton League chapter held its annual Wyoming gathering on the west lawn of the Schoff home with a dinner hosted by Mrs. Schoff and volunteers. Attendees viewed wildlife reels, Davenport speakers explained radio hookups, and poet Will Cundill recited poems. The group discussed engaging youth in clean sportsmanship like fishing and trap shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Izaak Walton
Paul Skelly
North Woods
Davenport
Will Cundill
League
Historical Society
The
Wyoming Historical Society
Wyoming
Jessie Brown McMaster
Onslow
Janet Robertson
Local notices and social updates from Onslow and area
Rented residences announced for Mrs. Bahne Hart man and schedule to move September 1. Lawrence Goodrick, son of Rev and Mrs G H Goodrick, to teach music and mathematics in Watertown S D for the coming year. Travelers and visitors include the Browns of Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs Thomas Parks of Omaha and Mr and Mrs S G Hutton. Church and school notices include Onslow Presbyterian services resuming August 29 and Onslow schools opening August 30. Home Neighbors club holds annual picnic at Anamosa with many local households present and Central City band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Vrooman
Wyoming
Betty Jane Leysen
Winifred Wherry
Main Street
Fred Conrey
M. E. Church
Emma Sawyer
Presbyterian Church
Janet Robertson
Society
S. G. Hutton
Fine Arts
W. E. Briggs
Mary Briggs
Christal Stoffel
Maxine Gerdes
Alma Thomson
Jane Burroughs
Polly Steele
Betty Buckingham
Vera Tompkins
Little Audrey Madsen
Frances Franks
Don Wherry
Pauline Shaffer
L. M. Koch
Emma Alden
Maye Brownell
Elsie Bender
Pleasant
East Ridge
Ray Denniston
James Huffman
Reginald Morse
Milwaukee Depot
Wyoming Community Horse Show Association
Pleasant Ridge Club
Joseph Kouba
Frank Henderson
George Fishwild
Jones County
Epworth League
H. W. Farnham
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
McCausland
A. Zeilinger
Farley
G. J. Zeilinger
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Holub
Henry Westphal Sr
Theodore Becker
Carl Tjaden
Hattie Garrison Miner
Claremont
Calif
Elsie Garrison Smith
Houston
Tex
W. S. Garrison
Miner
Thomas Cook
Will Bushey
Dixon, Til
Harry Cook
William Wilker
Elgin
Iola
Wis
Toronto
Canada
Wilker
New York
A. J. Ritchie
Plattsburg
N. Y
Vernon Carson
Ritchie
Melita
Milles
Herbert West
W. H. Johnson
C. W
Zallinger Sea
Oslo
Solthern
Carl Tiaden
Minnesota
Iowa
Garsnall
Henry Brunscheen
Elda Dirks
Center Functon
John McDonald Hospital
Monticello
Helen Yates
Ruth
Chicago
Paul Koch
Scovill's
Business College
Wayne, Hildreth
Duane Bruenig
Rhodes
W. O. Shaffer
Marilyn Herzberzer
G. J. Herzberger
van Horne
Joan Womachka
W. G. Behnke
Masonville
William Peck
Ernest Reitz
Gordon Marshall
G. 3. Herzberger
Elmer Buckingham
Bahne Hartman
South Dakota
Lawrence Goodrick
G. H. Goodrick
Hazelton
Watertown
S. D
Lawrence
Wyoming High School
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Findley Brown
E. L. Steele
Garrison
Steele
Thomas E. Parks
Omaha
Mr. Parks
Oren Parks
F. L. Provan
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Jesse Longworth
Marshalltown
Lee Hanson
Vera Paul
Fred Paul
Waterloo
Elsie Callahan
W. H. Orr
Orr
Anamosa
Edna Wasson
George Sears
John Jansen
Daryl
Mary Clare
Clay County
Onslow Presbyterian Church
Onslow
Home Neighbors’ Club
John Mayberry
George Werden
Leo Allen
Howard Clark
Robert
James
Will Rowe
Arthur
Otis Scripture
June
Otto Allen
Millard
Ed Holub
Fred Bramer
Howard
Lila Bramer
Frances Fayram
Will Bramer
Willis
Lois and
LaRane
Henry Heeren
James Warren
Frank Allen
Erma Bramer
August Bramer
C. J. Ross
Doris Ellen
John
Philip
Nashville
Maquoketa
Central City
Barbara Jean Heeren
C. O. Watson
Center Junction
Ruth Beck
Margie Hayden
Oxford Junction
Onslow News Banter Highlights Local Visits and Birth
Families from Onslow and nearby towns gather for social visits and anniversaries. A son was born to Mrs Orr north of Onslow, with nurse Clara Chaplin and Rey Chaplin family attending. Moving picture plans sponsor a Stan showing at Onslow I O C F hall with free admission and a 400-strong cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. McKinstry
Mary Ellen
Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Ont
Niagara Falls
George Paulsen
Alvina Paulsen
Clear Lake
Lena Henecke
Maquoketa
Paul Paulsen
Onslow
Ruth Sears
Clinton
George Sears
Fred Heasty
Marshalltown
Frank Johnston
Johnston
A. E. Hall
J. Michaels
B. L. Wherry
J. M. Hanna
Dilion Hall
W. A. Hicks
O. EF. Spooner
Oxford Junction
Russell Chaplin
E. Horton
Harald Overholt
Davenport
Dorothy Overholt
Clintn
Amn
Ocal
Standard Oil Company
H. Orr
Howard Willison
J. R. McNelly
H. R. Morse
Stan
C.F. Hall
Robert Armstrong
Andy Clyde
Peggy Shannon
Kermit Maynard
Truman Stanton
Presbyterian Church
Center Junction
Patricia Koon
Eleanor Kennedy
Junior Korn
Boys’ Brigade
Wanda Bullock
R. W. Chatterton
Frank Phillips
Olin
C. R. Smith
George Dirks
H. W. Koon
Mildred Streeper
Anamosa
Highway Patrol Praise From Little Rock Editorial
In two years of its existence the highway patrol has shown no sign of graft or corruption. The editorial extols the police organization for conduct above reproach and endorses its integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Free Lance
Highway Patrol
Council Bluffs Opinion on Do-It-Now Policy
The piece contrasts the president's urgent approach with Secretary Perkins' slower method. It notes a comparison of policies and muses on potential advantages of the Perkins approach. It also reports that over 32,000 distinctive cattle brands have been registered with the California Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Perkins
California State Department of Agriculture
Hopkinton Harvest Picnic Sets Attendance Record
Hopkinton’s harvest home picnic drew the largest crowd in the event’s history with an estimated 7,000 attendees. In sports, Hopkinton beat Dyersville 5 to 4 in baseball, while Delhi beat Hopkinton 9 to 8 in a later game. Parade winners included five Little Girls representing the Dionnes and participants Mickey Mice-Clair Wheeless Bobby Lux and Billy Lux. Community notes mention visits and teaching appointments, with local residents traveling to Des Moines and Batavia for family and funeral events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Dyersville
Delhi
Dionnes
Mary Ann Smith
Janet Griffith
Jeanette Bacon
Betty Thompson
Margaret Thompson
Mickey Mice
Clair Wheeless
Bobby Lux
Billy Lux
Emil Grief
Chicago
Richard Brown
Munson
Manchester
Thelma Rich
Martelle
Miss Campbell
F. C. Cramer
Pauline
A. W. McDonald
G. G. Brown
Batavia
Thomas Edgar
Hopkinton Social Roundup Shows Movements and Visits
Local residents host and travel as many plan travel to Radcliffe and Flint. Teachers and nurses from Los Angeles Chicago and Washington visit Hopkinton families while others prepare to leave for schools in Mediapolis Barnes City and beyond.
Anamosa Visit by Miss Zeuch and Family
Miss Irene Zeuch spent Saturday in Anamosa with Mrs. A W McDonald and her son Donald as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Livingstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Zeuch
Anamosa
A. W. McDonald
Donald
Avid
Charles Livingstone
Unclear Fragments from Household Notice
Fragmentary OCR mentions Mr and Mrs J O Edgar at home, with reference to Mr Edgar employed by Wilson and Co. No clear event or date is evident. details incomplete to determine a full notice or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aibert Eden
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Hessian Fly Control
Mrs
Jessie Koch
National Association of the Deaf
Martha Bauerle
Katherine Kelly
Mary Sare
Evelyn Yolles
Helen Wilson
Radcliffe
Edgar
Foster Revere
Foster Chambers
Linwood
Los Angeles
F. L. Tibbitts
Willliam Edgar
Mary L. Sawyer
Iowa City
Harvest Home
W. B. Guthrie
A. K. Cramer
Frank Brooks
Sons
Earlville
Lester Martin
Leon Moon
Russell Lux
Moon
Adelina Reed
Carrie Brooks
R. N
George Zeuch
May
Zeuch
Lucile Jackson
Agnes Wood
Miss Jackson
Miss Wood
California
Flint
New England
Wendell Kirkwood
Dubuque
Louise Carter
Wragg
RE LC & Paints
Telephone
Monte Cleaners
Hutchinson
Good Housekeeping Bureau
L.W.B
Matthiessen
America
American Mercury
O. O. McIntyre
Lexington Avenue
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